Empire of Japan: 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940

Ribbon: Grey with 8 narrow red stripes.

Instituted: 27 July 1940.

Awarded: To those involved in organising, conducting or participating in the celebrations in November 1940 of the 2600th anniversary of the founding of the Japanese Empire by the legendary Jimmu Tenno in the year 600 BC.

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